Ernst Schneider

This beautiful lullaby is the ideal piano duet for late elementary pianists. The primo is slightly more difficult than the secondo – creating the perfect duet for parent-children or siblings. Staggered entry, shared melodies, beautiful harmonies and tilting 6/8 metre combine to create a lovely lullaby.

All About Whole Steps is an early intermediate piece using Whole Steps (the Whole Tone Scale built on C and D flat). The changing metre and tempo, varied articulation, toccata passages, pedal and wide dynamics range combine to create an appealing and creative study in whole steps.

Cradle Song is a beautiful and exciting new piano trio (1 piano/6 hands) by well known Canadian composer, Ernst Schneider. This late elementary work is based on a traditional folk song in 6/8 metre, gentle harmonies, shared melodies and charming character. A ‘must-have’ for ensemble playing! One copy required for performance – single sheets for each player, as well as conductor’s score included.

Easy Going is a delightful piano trio by Ernst Schneider for late elementary performers. The habanera rhythm creates an energetic dance with shared melodies and staggered entries culminating in a wonderful performance work. Ensemble teams will love this work! One copy required for performance – single sheets for each player, as well as conductor’s score included.

Four Variations on a Folk Song is a charming intermediate piano trio (1 piano/6 hands). The beautiful folk song melody is woven between parts with conversational variations in a variety of styles. An excellent performance trio for intermediate pianists. One copy required for performance – single sheets for each player, as well as conductor’s score included.

Intermezzo is another lovely advanced piano solo in a traditional style. This contemporary intermezzo includes simple metre changes, rubato and meandering melodies, creating a charming solo work for festivals, recitals and examinations.

Acknowledgement: Special thanks to the SOCAN Foundation for financial support in the production of this series.

These Mechanical Dolls are Marching steadily and sharing melodies. The staggered entry and simple rhythms are combined with staccato notes, harmonic intervals and colourful harmonies. A great early duet for ensemble teams.

Marissa’s First Piano Book is a MUST-HAVE elementary piano collection of 15 short solos or etudes in a broad range of metre and keys. Marissa’s First Piano Book includes preparatory ideas, as well as challenges to develop technical and creative skills prepared by Debra Wanless. The appealing titles include: Jumping and Sliding; Just Walking About; Strolling Along with my Friends; My Little Copy Cat and more. This collection is ideal for study purposes, recreational playing, technical development, as well as for recitals and examination repertoire.

Acknowledgement: Special thanks to the SOCAN Foundation for financial support in the production of this series.